Poulsbo's fishing history

Jim Shields holds a sextant that was used by his father and grandfather, who were captains of the former Pacific Coast Codfish Company. The company, founded 100 years ago, is the subject of an exhibit at the Poulsbo Historical Society museum. (LARRY STEAGALL / KITSAP SUN)

Larry Steagall

Jim Shields holds codfish hooks and a box in which the fish was packaged. They are relics of the Poulsbo-based Pacific Coast Codfish Company, founded by his grandfather a century ago. (LARRY STEAGALL / KITSAP SUN)

Larry Steagall

Jim Shields' father, J.E. Shields, set aside memorabilia from the old Pacific Coast Codfish Company, which closed in 1950. They are on display starting Saturday at the Poulsbo Historical Society museum. (LARRY STEAGALL / KITSAP SUN)